Global law firms DLA Piper and Pinsent Masons, along with Australian firm Allens, are advising a consortium of companies that will build an $8.3 billion road project in Melbourne.

The Spark Consortium includes a host of construction companies and financiers. They will build the Primary Package of Melbourne’s North East Link, a major upgrade to Melbourne’s highway system involving 6.5km of three-lane twin tunnels. The Primary Package is Australia’s largest-ever public-private partnership (PPP).